ConsumerDaily Briefs

Daily Brief Consumer: SK Networks, Tongwei Co Ltd A, Premier Investments, Zhongsheng Group, Clorox Company, Mondelez International, Sichuan Baicha Baidao Industrial, Porsche Automobil Holding , Yerbae Brands , MGM Resorts International and more

In today’s briefing:

  • SK Networks Launches a Tender Offer for SK Rent-A-Car
  • Offshore China ETFs Rebalance Preview: Two Changes Expected in September
  • Premier’s (PMV AU) Four-Way Split
  • Zhongsheng Group (881 HK):  Could Be A Winner In The Long Run, But No Short-Term Visibility
  • The Clorox Company: Unmasking Their Strategy to Restore Pre-Pandemic Margins! – Major Drivers
  • Mondelez: Ignore The Noise And Invest In Strong And Well-Managed Brands
  • Sichuan Baicha Baidao Industrial Pre-IPO Tearsheet
  • Porsche Automobile Holding: H1 SOTP and Discount to NAV
  • YERB.U: Recent Announcements Reaffirm Investment Thesis
  • MGM Resorts International: An International Strategy That’s Raising Eyebrows? – Major Drivers


SK Networks Launches a Tender Offer for SK Rent-A-Car

By Douglas Kim

  • We have a positive view of SK Networks’ tender offer of SK Rent-A-Car.
  • SK Networks is trying to buy the entire SK Rent-A-Car which is enjoying solid growth in sales and profits. SK Networks plans to eventually delist SK Rent-A-Car.
  • The shareholders of SK Rent-A-Car have a choice of tendering their shares receiving cash (at the tender offer price of 13,500 won) or receiving shares in SK Networks.

Offshore China ETFs Rebalance Preview: Two Changes Expected in September

By Brian Freitas


Premier’s (PMV AU) Four-Way Split

By David Blennerhassett

  • In tandem with a trading update this morning, Aussie retailer Premier Investments (PMV AU) announced a break-up of the empire. And the departure of the CEO. 
  • Premier said it is exploring the demerger and creation of (at least) three new separate companies, encompassing Peter Alexander, Smiggle, and Apparel Brands (Just Jeans, Dotti and Portmans, etc.).
  • Separately,  Richard Murray, who joined Premier from JB Hi-Fi Ltd (JBH AU) two years ago, will exit the company on September 15.

Zhongsheng Group (881 HK):  Could Be A Winner In The Long Run, But No Short-Term Visibility

By Steve Zhou, CFA

  • China MeiDong Auto (1268 HK) announced a profit warning this morning, expecting a 90% decline in net profit for 1H23. 
  • Luxury auto dealer in China is facing major uncertainties in its business model, with no visibility in the near term. 
  • However, Zhongsheng Group (881 HK) currently employs the best long-term strategy amidst industry transformation.  Suggest to keep a close eye on the name.

The Clorox Company: Unmasking Their Strategy to Restore Pre-Pandemic Margins! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • The Clorox Company managed to exceed analyst expectations in terms of revenue and earnings.
  • Strong results at the quarter’s end highlight the tremendous progress the company has made with its strategic priorities.
  • In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

Mondelez: Ignore The Noise And Invest In Strong And Well-Managed Brands

By Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

  • Mondelez has outperformed the market both on an absolute and risk-adjusted basis.
  • The company is in a very good position to improve margins to higher levels than currently expected.
  • The stock remains as one of my favourite picks in the sector. The stock is one of the company’s favourite picks.

Sichuan Baicha Baidao Industrial Pre-IPO Tearsheet

By Ethan Aw

  • Sichuan Baicha Baidao Industrial (SCBCBDID CH) is looking to raise up to US$300m in its upcoming HK IPO. The deal will be run by CICC.
  • Sichuan Baicha Baidao Industrial (SBBI) sells new-style tea drinks through its ChaPanda stores, most of which are franchised.
  • As of the Latest Practicable Date (8th Aug 2023), ChaPanda’s store network comprised 7,117 stores, spanning across 31 provinces and municipalities in mainland China. 

Porsche Automobile Holding: H1 SOTP and Discount to NAV

By Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

  • My updated SOTP shows that the shares of Porsche SE are trading at a still massive 44.9% discount to NAV. The discount has come down from 50.8% on 28 February.
  • The shares of Porsche SE suffer from a double discount, the holding structure (with a new layer since the listing of Porsche AG) plus a non-voting discount.
  • My SOTP valuation indicates that the shares are significantly undervalued, but it is challenging to pinpoint a short-term catalyst that could realise this upside potential.

YERB.U: Recent Announcements Reaffirm Investment Thesis

By Atrium Research

  • Yerbaé announced the closing of the first tranche of its celebrity investment round, including various prominent athletes and entertainers.
  • The announcements include closing the first tranche of its celebrity investment round, an expansion into Costco, and record sales on Amazon Prime Day.
  • Celebrity Investment Round This morning, YERB.U announced that it has closed the first tranche of its celebrity investment round, raising ~$4M.

MGM Resorts International: An International Strategy That’s Raising Eyebrows? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • MGM Resorts International delivered an all-around beat in the most recent quarterly result, demonstrating robust growth, highlighted by a record for consolidated net revenues.
  • The company showcased strength across its diverse portfolio, with solid earnings from domestic operations, particularly notable in MGM China and BetMGM.
  • Regional operations also displayed year-over-year growth on a same-store basis, reflecting the company’s commitment to maximizing profitability while delivering exceptional customer service.

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